Holy, Holy, Holy Lyrics in Large Print: Free Printable PDF
The words of Holy, Holy, Holy are here in large print, one sheet at 18, 24 or 28 point. Reginald Heber wrote the words, and they were first published in 1826. They were published before 1930, so they are public domain in the US and free to copy.
Printable details
| Words by | Reginald Heber, published 1826 |
|---|---|
| Music | John B. Dykes, 1861, tune Nicaea |
| Type size | 18, 24 or 28 pt |
| Paper | US Letter, A4 or 11 x 17 in, white or cream |
Holy, Holy, Holy lyrics in large print: printable words and PDF
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, holy, holy merciful and mighty!
God in Three Persons, blessèd Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy, there is none beside thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy merciful and mighty!
God in Three Persons, blessèd Trinity!
Words: Reginald Heber (1826). Music: John B. Dykes (1861). Public domain in the United States: words published 1826 (US, published 1929 or earlier).
The sheet has 4 stanzas and 16 lines. Holy, Holy, Holy is one of the songs in our large print hymns collection, where you can print it with others in one PDF, and the whole set of texts is listed on the large print prayers and hymns page.
Who wrote Holy, Holy, Holy and when?
Reginald Heber was an Anglican clergyman, later a bishop. Wikipedia says he wrote the hymn while vicar of Hodnet in Shropshire, where he wrote more than a hundred hymns. It was first printed after his death, in a hymn selection for the parish church of Banbury in 1826, and then by his widow in 1827.
It was intended for Trinity Sunday and is a paraphrase of Revelation 4. John Bacchus Dykes wrote the tune Nicaea for it, and the pair appeared in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861. Wikipedia describes it as one of the few hymns that appear in nearly every hymnal.
When is Holy, Holy, Holy sung?
It is sung on Trinity Sunday and at the start of services throughout the year, as a hymn of praise. After it, a Sunday folder can go on to Rock of Ages, Be Thou My Vision and Blessed Assurance.
How do you print Holy, Holy, Holy for a service, a sing-along or a care-home visit?
In our layout tests on US Letter paper, Holy, Holy, Holy takes 1 page at 18 point, 2 at 24 point and 2 at 28 point. On 11 x 17 paper at 24 point it takes 1 page. The reasons for 18, 24 and 28 point are on what large print is.
It is a short hymn of four verses, so it works well as the opening sheet in a service folder. Print it at 24 point so the group can read it while standing.